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North Mankato, MN

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A tranquil suburban enclave just across the river from the legendary college town

Suburb Safe Low Crime River Parks Walkable

North Mankato is a small suburban city located right across the Minnesota River from Mankato. Serving mainly as a residential suburb of its larger neighbor, North Mankato’s landscape is covered by cozy neighborhoods punctuated by small storefront businesses, many occupying beautifully preserved historic buildings. Local joints like Mankato Brewery and Neutral Groundz are popular favorites, and the numerous parks around town are great for spending a sunny afternoon.

Living in the southeastern part of town allows for the easiest access across the river, putting you just minutes away from the extensive shopping, dining, nightlife, and entertainment of Downtown Mankato. The Twin Cities are roughly ninety minutes up the road, allowing you to make a day trip to one of the Midwest’s most distinctive urban areas any time.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in North Mankato, MN is $1,026 for one bedroom, $982 for two bedrooms, and $1,973 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Mankato has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,026/month
587 Sq Ft
House
$1,590/month
982 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,570/month
1,636 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hoover Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

503 Students

5
out of 10

Monroe Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

428 Students

4
out of 10

Garfield Elementary School

Public

Grades 6

289 Students

Rating Unavailable

Futures Program

Public

Grades K-12

33 Students

Rating Unavailable

Socrates Online

Public

Grades 1-12

Rating Unavailable

Dakota Meadows Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

878 Students

6
out of 10

Futures Program

Public

Grades K-12

33 Students

Rating Unavailable

Socrates Online

Public

Grades 1-12

Rating Unavailable

Extended School Year

Public

Grades 1-12

Rating Unavailable

Futures Program

Public

Grades K-12

33 Students

Rating Unavailable

Socrates Online

Public

Grades 1-12

Rating Unavailable

Extended School Year

Public

Grades 1-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rasmussen Woods-Elk's Nature Center
  • Mount Kato
  • Minneopa State Park
  • Linnaeus Arboretum

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.